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State Library of Victoria

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Spread over 6 levels in 22 separate buildings, the State Library of Victoria covers a two-hectare city site. This is a magnificently restored heritage space right in the centre of Melbourne and easily one of the most recognised landmarks around. The library's vast resources are used for study, research, exhibitions and events. The cafe - Mr Tulk - features fine food, there are purpose-built reading rooms, galleries and exhibition spaces. The library's Chess collection is one of the three largest public chess collections in the world with over 12,000 items including books, tournament reports, magazines and pamphlets.

The Library runs regular tours for students, new users and anyone else interested in learning more about how the Library works, its history and its buildings.

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State Library of Victoria
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Opening Times: *Open every day except Good Friday & Christmas Day *Monday to Thursday 10am to 9pm, Friday to Sunday 10am to 6pm, Public holidays 10am to 6pm *The cafe (Mr Tulk) is open from 7am to 5pm Monday - Thursday, 7am to 7pm Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday *The Dome Galleries are open every day from 10am - 5pm, including public holidays (except Good Friday and Christmas Day) *The Keith Murdoch Gallery is open every day from 10am - 5pm when exhibitions are on(Good Friday & Christmas Day excepted)
Getting There: *The Library's central location means that public transport is just outside the front door. Melbourne Central Station is directly in front of the main entrance *Tram stops are located on each corner of the La Trobe and Swanston Streets intersection *Buses are located in nearby Russell and Exhibition Streets

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Location

328 Swanston Street
Melbourne VIC
Australia

Getting There*The Library's central location means that public transport is just outside the front door. Melbourne Central Station is directly in front of the main entrance *Tram stops are located on each corner of the La Trobe and Swanston Streets intersection *Buses are located in nearby Russell and Exhibition Streets